Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2019 to 12/31/2019 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Amendments to Land - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2019 12/2019 John Shivik Management Plans Regarding - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 801-625-5667 Sage-grouse Conservation 08/02/2019 [email protected] EIS Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues *UPDATED* arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381 Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch- Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south- central Wyoming and northern Colorado. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region 10/01/2019 07:35 pm MT Page 1 of 14 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Humboldt-Toiyabe Integrated - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:02/2020 04/2020 James Winfrey Invasive Plant Treatment (other than forest products) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 775-355-5308 Project 03/02/2018 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal v *UPDATED* Register 12/2019 Description: The purpose of this analysis is to update current management to provide for integrated and timely management of invasive species, now and in the future, with the goal of promoting healthy and thriving native plant communities across the HTNF. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53031 Location: UNIT - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project addresses invasive plant treatments across the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest lands in the State of Nevada. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Arc Dome Fish Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2020 04/2020 Jim Harvey Project Comment Period Public Notice 775-355-5343 EA 03/15/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Nevada Department of Wildlife has proposed to restore Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) in two stream systems within the Arc Dome Wilderness. In order to reintroduce LCT, non-native fish will be removed via chemical treatment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52997 Location: UNIT - Tonopah Ranger District, Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Reese River and Stewart Creek stream systems in the Arc Dome Wilderness. 10/01/2019 07:35 pm MT Page 2 of 14 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region Communication Site Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Nicholas DiGiacco Renewals Scoping Start 09/23/2019 603-466-2713 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action is to renew 33 expired authorizations for existing communication uses. There are no proposed physical changes to the improvements or any associated ground disturbance with the proposed renewal of the authorizations. Location: UNIT - Carson Ranger District, Tonopah Ranger District, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Mountain City Ranger District, Ely Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Austin Ranger District, Santa Rosa Ranger District. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, Clark, Elko, Humboldt, Lander, Nye, Washoe, White Pine. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bald Mtn, Bunker Hill, Austin, Slide Mtn, Chimney, Peavine Peak, Hawkins Peak, Currant Summit, Cave Mtn, Troy Canyon, Jacks Peak, Angel Peak, Mt.Potosi,Mtn.Springs, Shoshone, Sheep Canyon, White Caps. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Austin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Big Springs Gold 2018 - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:09/2019 10/2019 Gregory Van Oosbree Exploration Project Scoping Start 02/08/2019 7754827881 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Exploration Project in the Paradise Range. This project replaces the previously authorized Big Springs Gold Plan of Operations which expired prior to project implementation. 17 constructed drill sites, temporary road, overland travel for access Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - T13N 37E and 38E Section 13,18 T13N 38E Section 19. Northern Paradise Range, Northeast of Gabbs, NV. Indian Valley Greater Sage- - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2019 11/2019 Lance Brown grouse Habitat Improvement Scoping Start 07/10/2017 775-964-2671 Project [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to remove pinyon pine and juniper on up to 17,000 acres within the Indian Valley *UPDATED* project area. Treatment would be done on foot using chainsaws and other hand tools. No vehicles or mechanized equipment would be operated off Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52200 Location: UNIT - Austin Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Nye. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Access to the project is approximately 55 miles south of Austin, NV and 55 miles north of Tonopah, NV on the Reese River %u2013 Cloverdale Road, also marked as Road # 018 on the Austin-Tonopah Visitor Maps. 10/01/2019 07:35 pm MT Page 3 of 14 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Bridgeport Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bald Peak Minerals Exploration - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:02/2020 03/2020 David Risley Project Comment Period Public Notice 760-932-5821 EA 02/28/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Proposed Action consists of 11 exploration drill sites, from which each constructed site a core drill will be utilized to drill one to three exploration drill holes. This will be a helicopter supported operation with no new roads constructed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55213 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Activities are proposed in Sections 3, 4, 9, & 17, Township 5 North, Range 27 East, and Sections 9 &10, Township 5 North, Range 27A East; Mount Diablo Base & Meridian . 9 miles East-Northeast of Aurora Townsite; and on the Western flank of Bald Peak . Bodie Hills Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2019 05/2020 Anne Orlando Improvement Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/10/2017 7609325853 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] v *UPDATED* Description: This project will remove conifers from about 4,700 acres of sagebrush ecosystems in the Bodie Hills to improve habitat for the Bi-State sage-grouse. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52199 Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the NV/CA State line about 15 miles NE of Bridgeport, CA. Bridgeport RD Water and Septic - Facility management Cancelled N/A N/A Marnie Bonesteel System Installation 775-352-1240 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Installation of new water treatment facilities including water lines, a septic tank and drain field. Location: UNIT - Bridgeport Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Mono. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bridgeport Ranger District Administrative Site - Housing Compound. 10/01/2019 07:35 pm MT Page 4 of 14 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status